Internal Audit Lead

Overview

Lead internal audits, SOX compliance, and mentor staff across company locations.

Key Responsibilities

• mentoring
• audit planning
• sox testing
• report writing
• stakeholder communication
• project management

Tasks

-Help train, mentor, and develop internal audit staff by leading multi-person engagements, reviewing work, and providing timely feedback. -Participate in the planning, execution, and wrap up of financial, operational and compliance audits of Company locations and processes, while displaying strong project management skills, including the ability to multitask, lead staff, maintain well organized work papers, and meet established deadlines. -Take a leading role in managing the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance program to ensure compliance. This includes performance of SOX testing, reviewing the work of staff, and interacting with the external auditors. -Prepare well written audit reports and communicate audit results (both verbally and written) in a clear and concise manner to all stakeholders, and agree upon value added action plans to address issues.

Requirements

• cpa
• sap
• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• problem solving
• languages

What You Bring

-Foreign language proficiency (Spanish, German, French, Mandarin) is a plus -Ability to travel 15-20% -Responsible and self-motivated with strong work ethic -Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills -CPA or CIA (or candidate) is preferred -Experience working with SAP -5+ years of related work experience (Internal / External audit, SOX control testing and accounting) -Effective communication and organization skills -Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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Benefits

-Adoption Assistance -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -401K with Match -Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD) -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Paid Parental Leave -Discretionary Bonus -Profit Sharing -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Reactions – Recognition Program

About Stepan Company

-A global leader in specialty chemicals, specializing in surfactants, polymers, and other specialty products. -Serves industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and personal care, providing high-quality chemical solutions. -Known for consistent financial growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions and innovation. -Creates sustainable, high-performance chemicals that improve products and processes for its clients. -Offers services in technical support and product development to its partners. -Recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions that contribute to industries' sustainability efforts.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s.